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Matt’s Weekly Tunes

March 26th, 2010

Since this list is so epically awesome, I’ll just get on with it. My top songs from the past week: “Factories” – Winter Gloves (About a Girl, 2008) [listen] “Undercover Martyn” – Two Door Cinema Club (Tourist History, 2010) [listen] “Congratulations” – MGMT (Congratulations, 2010) [listen] “Iceage Babeland” – Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head (Glistening Pleasure, [...]

Tags: correspondents, good tunes, matt's weekly tunes, MGMT, music, natalie portman's shaved head, two door cinema club, Winter Gloves
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Matty - Correspondent

Who Will Sweep at the Grammys?

January 28th, 2010

Well it’s that time of the year again… awards season! And while it’s no MMVAs, all of us here at Much are pretty excited for the Grammy Awards this weekend. Here are some predictions I have for who will win this year.

Tags: beyonce, Grammys, lady gaga, MGMT, taylor swift, wtf
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture | Posted by Maddy

Tuesday Twirl Up!

January 26th, 2010

* Justin Timberlake is awarded Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Man of the Year. The award, presented by the Harvard theatrical society, is given each year to a man and woman whom the society deems a great entertainer. Bet you never thought you’d heard ‘Dick in a Box’ and ‘Harvard’ in the same sentence? * Tokio Hotel [...]

Tags: beyonce, Good Charlotte, Gremlins, Harvard, justin timberlake, Kanye West, lady gaga, Mary Murphy, MGMT, Mia Michaels, So You Think You Can Dance, tokio hotel, Tuesday Twirl Up!
Posted in Celebrities & Pop Culture | Posted by Allison

Coachella line-up announced

January 19th, 2010

Coachella has announced its full line-up and it looks well, very Coachelly-ish. Headliners for the three nights over the weekend of April 16th to 18th are Jay-Z (Friday), Muse (Saturday) and Gorillaz (Sunday). Among the other big names scheduled to play are LCD Soundsystem (pictured), Them Crooked Vultures, Vampire Weekend, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, She [...]

Tags: Coachella, David Guetta, Deerhunter, Gorillaz, Grace Jones, grizzly bear, Hot Chip, jay-z, Julian Casablancas, LCD Soundsystem (pictured), Major Lazer, Matt & Kim, MGMT, muse, Owen Pallett, passion pit, Pavement, phoenix, She & Him, Spoon, The Dead Weather, The Gossip, the xx, them crooked vultures, thom yorke, tokyo police club, Vampire Weekend, Yo La Tengo
Posted in Blog, News | Posted by Cam

Remix-it-up for the Holiday

December 17th, 2009

I am one of those people who can not listen to holiday music constantly for the sake of my own sanity. It’s overly cheery, or overly repetitive, and everyone knows the words (which does not mean you SHOULD sing them…) So, while purposely attempting to stray from the holiday norm, I have selected two remixes [...]

Tags: Animals, bear, frog, Holidays 2009, Kid Cudi, lion, MGMT, Miike Snow, ratatat, Steve Aoki, tiger
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Megan C

She&Him – Volume Two

December 10th, 2009

She&Him is comprised of Zooey Deschanel (vocal, piano, banjo) and Matt Ward (guitar, production), who produce a sound bubbling over with ’50s type ballads, blues riffs, and a little bit of rock’n’roll! The first album titled Volume One is like taking a step back in time, and being submerged in the raw emotions and extremes [...]

Tags: arcade fire, good tunes, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, M. Ward, MGMT, music, She&Him, Spring 2010, the strokes, The Walkmen, zooey deschanel
Posted in Music & Videos | Posted by Megan C

MGMT and Jay-Z?!

July 22nd, 2009

Saaaaay whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Apparently synth-hippie loves of my life MGMT will make an appearance on Jigga’s up coming album The Blueprint 3. Other guest artists to appear on the record include Rihanna, Kid Cudi, and our Canadian boy Drake. On top of that there may just be some production from Timbaland, and Mr. Kanye West. Sounds [...]

Tags: drake, jay-z, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, MGMT, rihanna, Timbaland
Posted in Blog | Posted by Kate M.

Weezer are just a couple of Poker Faced Kids

July 13th, 2009

As you may or may not know, I’m a big fan of quality covers, so when I heard that Weezer covered MGMT‘s Kids mixed in with Lady Gaga‘s Poker Face I freaked out a little. In a good way, you know cus I was so excited to hear it. Music video time! Wasn’t that just [...]

Tags: covers, lady gaga, MGMT, weezer
Posted in Blog | Posted by Kate M.

A lil bit of Monday music news!

June 29th, 2009

* MGMT, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and a German math artist (huh?) are said to guest on the new Flaming Lips LP! Should be something crazy awesome! *There are pianos all over London England! As part of an art project titled “Play Me, I’m Yours” pianos have been placed all over the [...]

Tags: death cab for cutie, flaming lips, Karen O, MGMT, michael jackson, Most Serene Republic, Tegan & Sara, TV On The Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Posted in Blog, Celebrities & Pop Culture | Posted by Kate M.

YouTube Discoveries!

June 29th, 2009

I have wasted so much of my life on YouTube. That thing is beyond addictive. In the massive amounts of time spent, I must admit I’ve dug up quite a few internet video gems that sparkle. And I’m a kind person, so I’m willing to share them with you. You’re welcome.

Tags: Animal Collective, Beirut, Fleet Foxes, MGMT, Vampire Weekend, young jeezy
Posted in Blog, Just For Fun | Posted by Kate M.